Aggregation of mobile device data for facilitation of rule-based action

ABSTRACT

A network device can be placed in a central location to detect and disseminate mobile device data via a wireless network. The network device actions can be determined by an end-user device that receives subscription-based data. The end-user can determine parameters for communication between the network, network device, and the mobile device and determine actions based on the communication.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This patent application is a continuation of, and claims priority toeach of, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/297,473, now U.S. Pat. No.10,051,420, filed on Oct. 19, 2016, and entitled “AGGREGATION OF MOBILEDEVICE DATA FOR FACILITATION OF RULE-BASED ACTION”, which is acontinuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/321,110, now U.S.Pat. No. 9,503,853, filed on Jul. 1, 2014, and entitled “AGGREGATION OFMOBILE DEVICE DATA FOR FACILITATION OF RULE-BASED ACTION”. Theentireties of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated byreference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to aggregation of mobile device data,such as location data, e.g., via an indoor positioning system, tofacilitate an action based on the aggregated mobile device data andrule(s) defined via a user interface.

BACKGROUND

Indoor position systems (IPSs) comprise a network of devices used towirelessly locate objects or people inside a building. Instead of usingsatellites, an IPS relies on nearby anchors (e.g., nodes with a knownposition), which either actively locate tags or provide ambient locationor environmental context for devices to get sensed. These anchors canuse different ways to determine positions of objects or peopleincluding: choke point concepts, grid concepts, long-range sensorconcepts, angle of arrival, time of arrival, signal strength indication,or inertial measurements, or combinations thereof. The localized natureof an IPS has resulted in systems making use of various optical, radio,or even acoustic technologies.

Most applications currently rely on global positioning system (GPS), andfunction poorly indoors as a result. Due to signal attenuation caused byconstruction materials, satellite based GPS signals lose significantpower indoors decreasing coverage for receivers. In addition, multiplereflections at surfaces cause multi-path propagation, which can causeuncontrollable error. Indoor positioning is, however, a vehicle for theexpansion of location-aware mobile computing indoors.

Other IPS platforms can be integrated into the infrastructure ofbuildings, but this type of service is costly and labor intensivebecause it involves custom engineering at each location by assimilatingand analyzing radio frequency (RF) measurement data, identifying andmapping radiation sources, and studying building area floor plans andobstructions.

The above-described background relating to IPS systems is merelyintended to provide a contextual overview, and is not intended to beexhaustive. Other contextual information may become further apparentupon review of the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the subject disclosureare described with reference to the following figures, wherein likereference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various viewsunless otherwise specified.

FIG. 1 illustrates an example system for determining when a mobiledevice is within range of a network device and communicating mobiledevice data to the network based on a defined rule.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example system for determining when multiplemobile devices are within range of a network device and communicatingmobile device location data, in relation to each mobile device, to thenetwork based on a defined rule.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example system for determining when a mobiledevice is within range of a network device and communicating mobiledevice location data, representative of previous and current mobiledevice locations, to the network based on a defined rule.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example system for several network devicesassociated with several locations communicating mobile device locationdata, representative of previous and current mobile device locations, tothe network based on a defined rule.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example flow diagram of a method for communicatingmobile device data to the network and performing an action based on adefined rule.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example flow diagram of a system for storing andcommunicating mobile device data to a network and performing an actionbased on a defined rule.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example flow diagram of a computer readablestorage medium for communicating mobile device data to a network andperforming an action based on a defined rule in relation to a mobiledevice distance from another mobile device.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example flow diagram of a system for storing andcommunicating mobile device data to a network and performing an actioncomprising sending a coupon.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example flow diagram of a method for subscribingto a subscriber-based platform and generating user-defined rules.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example flow diagram of mobile device enteringinto the range of a network device and the network device initiating anaction based on a user-defined rule.

FIG. 11 illustrates a block diagram of an example mobile handsetoperable to engage in a system architecture that facilitates securewireless communication according to the embodiments described herein.

FIG. 12 illustrates a block diagram of an example computer operable toengage in a system architecture that facilitates secure wirelesscommunication according to the embodiments described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth toprovide a thorough understanding of various embodiments. One skilled inthe relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques describedherein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, orwith other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances,well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown ordescribed in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” or “anembodiment,” means that a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic described in connection with the embodiment is includedin at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrase “in oneembodiment,” “in one aspect,” or “in an embodiment,” in various placesthroughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to thesame embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, orcharacteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or moreembodiments.

As utilized herein, terms “component,” “system,” “interface,” and thelike are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, hardware,software (e.g., in execution), and/or firmware. For example, a componentcan be a processor, a process running on a processor, an object, anexecutable, a program, a storage device, and/or a computer. By way ofillustration, an application running on a server and the server can be acomponent. One or more components can reside within a process, and acomponent can be localized on one computer and/or distributed betweentwo or more computers.

Further, these components can execute from various computer readablemedia having various data structures stored thereon. The components cancommunicate via local and/or remote processes such as in accordance witha signal having one or more data packets (e.g., data from one componentinteracting with another component in a local system, distributedsystem, and/or across a network, e.g., the Internet, a local areanetwork, a wide area network, etc. with other systems via the signal).

As another example, a component can be an apparatus with specificfunctionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electric orelectronic circuitry; the electric or electronic circuitry can beoperated by a software application or a firmware application executed byone or more processors; the one or more processors can be internal orexternal to the apparatus and can execute at least a part of thesoftware or firmware application. As yet another example, a componentcan be an apparatus that provides specific functionality throughelectronic components without mechanical parts; the electroniccomponents can include one or more processors therein to executesoftware and/or firmware that confer(s), at least in part, thefunctionality of the electronic components. In an aspect, a componentcan emulate an electronic component via a virtual machine, e.g., withina cloud computing system.

The words “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” are used herein to meanserving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance ofdoubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by suchexamples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as“exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed aspreferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meantto preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known tothose of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that theterms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used ineither the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intendedto be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an opentransition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.

As used herein, the term “infer” or “inference” refers generally to theprocess of reasoning about, or inferring states of, the system,environment, user, and/or intent from a set of observations as capturedvia events and/or data. Captured data and events can include user data,device data, environment data, data from sensors, sensor data,application data, implicit data, explicit data, etc. Inference can beemployed to identify a specific context or action, or can generate aprobability distribution over states of interest based on aconsideration of data and events, for example.

Inference can also refer to techniques employed for composinghigher-level events from a set of events and/or data. Such inferenceresults in the construction of new events or actions from a set ofobserved events and/or stored event data, whether the events arecorrelated in close temporal proximity, and whether the events and datacome from one or several event and data sources. Various classificationschemes and/or systems (e.g., support vector machines, neural networks,expert systems, Bayesian belief networks, fuzzy logic, and data fusionengines) can be employed in connection with performing automatic and/orinferred action in connection with the disclosed subject matter.

In addition, the disclosed subject matter can be implemented as amethod, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programmingand/or engineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware,or any combination thereof to control a computer to implement thedisclosed subject matter. The term “article of manufacture” as usedherein is intended to encompass a computer program accessible from anycomputer-readable device, computer-readable carrier, orcomputer-readable media. For example, computer-readable media caninclude, but are not limited to, a magnetic storage device, e.g., harddisk; floppy disk; magnetic strip(s); an optical disk (e.g., compactdisk (CD), a digital video disc (DVD), a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)); a smartcard; a flash memory device (e.g., card, stick, key drive); and/or avirtual device that emulates a storage device and/or any of the abovecomputer-readable media.

As an overview of various embodiments presented herein, to correct forthe above identified deficiencies and other drawbacks of GPS networks,various embodiments are described herein to facilitate the use of IPSnetworks.

For simplicity of explanation, the methods (or algorithms) are depictedand described as a series of acts. It is to be understood andappreciated that the various embodiments are not limited by the actsillustrated and/or by the order of acts. For example, acts can occur invarious orders and/or concurrently, and with other acts not presented ordescribed herein. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts may be requiredto implement the methods. In addition, the methods could alternativelybe represented as a series of interrelated states via a state diagram orevents. Additionally, the methods described hereafter are capable ofbeing stored on an article of manufacture (e.g., a computer readablestorage medium) to facilitate transporting and transferring suchmethodologies to computers. The term article of manufacture, as usedherein, is intended to encompass a computer program accessible from anycomputer-readable device, carrier, or media, including a non-transitorycomputer readable storage medium.

Utilizing a configurable IPS in conjunction with a wireless network anda user interface for creating rules can aid in a customer experience viatheir mobile devices. Described herein are systems, methods, articles ofmanufacture, and other embodiments or implementations that canfacilitate usage of an IPS and associated wireless networks. The variousembodiments can be implemented in connection with any type of devicewith a connection to a communications network (e.g., a wirelesscommunications network, the Internet, or the like), such as a mobilehandset, a computer, a handheld device, or the like.

An IPS device can be used to send targeted messages to a customer'smobile device within a specific area or perimeter designated by a userdevice associated with a user identity, such as a business owneridentity or administrator identity. The targeted messages can be sentvia Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) protocols or other RF protocols based oninformation that is defined by the user identity via the user device.User input associated with the user identity can be entered via awebsite, an application, or other graphical user interface (GUI). Thisprocess can allow the user to configure an IPS device to send custommessages based on entry or exit of a mobile device into or fromdesignated areas of a specific location including, but not limited to,businesses or warehouses. Therefore, this process can reduce oreliminate the need for labor-intensive custom engineering generallyassociated with larger stores. This process can increase scalability andreduce costs for smaller business. The system can comprise an opt-insubscription-based service that can determine charges based on a numberof defined rules created and/or the number of IPS devices utilized tocreate a version of the messaging platform. The subscription-basedsystem can allow reception of Wi-Fi media access control (MAC) addressesalong with respective targeted messages for each of the MAC addresses.

Within the subscription-based platform, location-specific messages canbe assigned and scheduled to respective locations via the GUI. Time orbehavioral-based rules for disseminating the messages can also be set upvia the GUI. The location data and traffic reports can be collected andstored by the IPS and sent to network device of a wireless network,where the location data and traffic reports can later be reviewed andanalyzed via a user device.

In one embodiment, a wireless network can communicate with an end-userdevice and a network device. User-defined rules can be sent from theend-user device to the network. The network can send those rules to thenetwork device where the network device can perform an action based onthe set of rules and a nearby mobile device.

According to another embodiment, described herein is a method fordetermining that a mobile device is within range of a network device.The method can then initiate an action to be performed based on adefined rule.

According to yet another embodiment, an article of manufacture, such asa computer readable storage medium or the like, can store instructionsthat, when executed by a computing device, can facilitate initiation ofan action based on a mobile device being in range of a network device.The article of manufacture can also allow a user device to define rulesthat must be satisfied prior to the initiation of the action.

Additionally, according to a further embodiment, described herein is asystem that can facilitate a connection between a user device, a networkdevice, and a mobile device for the purpose of initiating an action atthe mobile device. The system can also facilitate a storing of locationdata of the mobile device. The system can include a display component orGUI that allows a user device for defining rules for initiating theaction at the mobile device. The system can also include one or moreservers in a cloud-computing environment that can store informationabout mobile devices and system preferences of a identity.

These and other embodiments or implementations are described in moredetail below with reference to the drawings.

Referring now to FIG. 1, illustrated is a system for determining when amobile 108 device is within a range 106 of a network device 104 andcommunicating mobile device 108 data to the network 102 based on adefined rule. An end-user device 100 can be used to store or transmitdata to the network 102. The end-user device 100 can be any device thatcan connect to the network 102 including, but is not limited to, amobile phone, a laptop, etc. The end-user device 100 can connect to thenetwork 102 via any wireless means including, but not limited to, theinternet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.

A subscription-based platform, including a service or application, canbe accessed via the end-user device 100. The subscription-based platformcan allow selection of rules at an end-user device 100 to apply to thenetwork device 104. The subscription-based platform can require a feefor opting into the service to allow setting of rules for the networkdevices 104. For example, a rule can be set at the end-user device 100which can define the range 106 of the network device 104 to be twentyfeet. Thus, a mobile device 108 must be within twenty feet of thenetwork device 104 before any communication can take place. The mobiledevice 108 can connect to the network 102 via the network device 104 byany wireless means including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like. Other rules can also be defined at theend-user device 100. For instance, the end-user device 100 can allow forsetting a rule that allows a message to be sent to any mobile device 108within the range 106 of the network device 104.

The message sent to the mobile device 108 can include, but is notlimited to, text, video, coupons, etc. The message sent to the mobiledevice 108 can also prompt a mobile device user, namely a customer, toperform some action on the mobile device 108. The network device 104 canreceive data from the mobile device 108 including, but not limited to,network device-prompted responses, current mobile device 108 locationdata, previous mobile device 108 location data, time a mobile device 108has spent in a specific location, etc.

The network device 104 can also receive data from the mobile device 108with regard to its distance from another mobile device 108 within therange 106. The data received by the network device 104 can be stored atthe network device 104 and/or forwarded to the network 102. The network102 can store the data received from the network device 104 and/orforward the data to the subscription-based platform. Thesubscription-based platform can allow an end-user to access and analyzethe aggregated data at the end-user device 100.

Referring now to FIG. 2, illustrated is a system for determining whenmultiple mobile devices 208 are within a range 206 of a network device204 and communicating mobile device 208 location data, in relation toeach mobile device 208, to the network 202 based on a defined rule. Anend-user device 200 can be used to store or transmit data to the network202. The end-user device 200 can be any device that can connect to thenetwork 202 including, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a laptop,etc. The end-user device 200 can connect to the network 202 via anywireless means including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.

A subscription-based platform, including a service or application, canbe accessed via the end-user device 200. The subscription-based platformcan allow selection of rules at an end-user device 200 to apply to thenetwork device 204. The subscription-based platform can require a feefor opting into the service to set rules for the network devices 204.For example, the end-user device 200 can allow for defining a range 206of the network device to be twenty feet. Thus, in the previous scenario,a mobile device 208 must be within twenty feet of the network device 204before any communication can take place. The mobile device 208 canconnect to the network 202 via the network device 204 by any wirelessmeans including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G,4G, or the like. Other rules can also be defined at the end-user device200. For instance, the end-user device 200 can allow for setting a ruleto have a message sent to any mobile device 208 within the range 206 ofthe network device 204.

The message sent to the mobile device 208 can include, but is notlimited to, text, video, coupons, etc. The message sent to the mobiledevice 208 can also prompt a mobile device user, namely a customer, toperform some action at the mobile device 208. The network device 204 canreceive data from the mobile device 208 including, but not limited to,network device-prompted responses, current mobile device 208 locationdata, previous mobile device 208 location data, time a mobile device 208has spent in a specific location, etc.

The network device 204 can also receive data from the mobile device 208with regard to its distance from other mobile devices 208 within therange 206. Data relating to a mobile device's 208 distances from othermobile devices 208 can be used to determine customer habits based onlocation information. The data received by the network device 204 can bestored at the network device 204 and/or forwarded to the network 202.The network 202 can store the data received from the network device 204and/or forward the data to the subscription-based platform. Thesubscription-based platform can allow for access and analysis of theaggregated data from the end-user device 200.

Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrated is a system for determining when amobile device 308 is within a range 306 of a network device 304 andcommunicating mobile device 308 location data, representative ofprevious and current mobile device locations, to the network based on adefined rule. An end-user device 300 can be used to store or transmitdata to the network 302. The end-user device 300 can be any device thatcan connect to the network 302 including, but not limited to, a mobilephone, a laptop, etc. The end-user device 300 can connect to the network302 via any wireless means including, but not limited to, the internet,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.

A subscription-based platform, including a service or application, canbe accessed via the end-user device 300. The subscription-based platformcan allow selection of rules at an end-user device 300 to apply to thenetwork device 304. The subscription-based platform can require a feefor opting into the service to set rules for the network devices 304.For example, the end-user device 300 can allow for defining a range 306of the network device to be twenty feet. Thus, in the previous scenario,a mobile device 308 must be within twenty feet of the network device 304before any communication can take place. The mobile device 308 canconnect to the network 302 via the network device 304 by any wirelessmeans including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G,4G, or the like. Other rules can also be defined at the end-user device300. For instance, the end-user device 300 can allow for setting a ruleto have a message sent to any mobile device 308 within the range 306 ofthe network device 304.

The message sent to the mobile device 308 can include, but is notlimited to, text, video, coupons, etc. The message sent to the mobiledevice 308 can also prompt a mobile device user, namely a customer, toperform some action at the mobile device 308. The network device 304 canreceive data from the mobile device 308 including, but not limited to,network device-prompted responses, current mobile device 308 locationdata, previous mobile device 308 location data, time a mobile device 308has spent in a specific location, etc. In FIG. 3, the network device 304can communicate to the network 302 that the mobile device 308 waslocated at Location A before proceeding to Location B and then toLocation C.

The network device 304 can also receive data from the mobile device 308with regard to its distance from other mobile devices 308 within therange 306. Data relating to a mobile device's 308 distances from othermobile devices 308 can be used to determine customer habits based onlocation information. The data received by the network device 304 can bestored at the network device 304 and/or forwarded to the network 302.The network 302 can store the data received from the network device 304and/or forward the data to the subscription-based platform. Thesubscription-based platform can allow an end-user to access and analyzethe aggregated data from the end-user device 300.

Referring now to FIG. 4, illustrated is a system for several networkdevices 404A, 404B, 404C associated with several locations (Location A,Location B, and Location C) communicating mobile device 408 locationdata, representative of previous and current mobile device 408locations, to the network 402 based on a defined rule. An end-userdevice 400 can be used to store or transmit data to the network 402. Theend-user device 400 can be any device that can connect to the network402 including, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a laptop, etc. Theend-user device 400 can connect to the network 402 via any wirelessmeans including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G,4G, or the like.

A subscription-based platform, including a service or application, canbe accessed via the end-user device 400. The subscription-based platformcan allow selection of rules at an end-user device 400 to apply to thenetwork devices 404A, 404B, 404C. The subscription-based platform canrequire a fee for opting into the service to allow for setting rules forthe network devices 404A, 404B, 404C. For example, a rule may be set atthe end-user device 400 to define a range 406A, 406B, 406C of thenetwork devices 404A, 404B, 404C to be twenty feet. Thus, in theprevious example, a mobile device 408 must be within twenty feet of thenetwork devices 404A, 404B, 404C before any communication can takeplace. The mobile device 408 can connect to the network 402 via thenetwork devices 404A, 404B, 404C by any wireless means including, butnot limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.Other rules can also be defined at the end-user device 400. Forinstance, a rule can be set at the end-user device 400 to have a messagesent to any mobile device 408 within the ranges 406A 406B 406C of thenetwork devices 404A 404B 404C.

The message sent to the mobile device 408 can include, but is notlimited to, text, video, coupons, etc. The message sent to the mobiledevice 408 can also prompt a mobile device user, namely a customer, toperform some action at the mobile device 408. The network devices 404A,404B, 404C can receive data from the mobile device 408 including, butnot limited to, network device-prompted responses, current mobile device408 location data, previous mobile device 408 location data, time amobile device 408 has spent in a specific location, etc. In FIG. 4, eachnetwork device 404A, 404B, 404C can communicate current and pastlocation data of the mobile device 408 to the network 402. Networkdevices 404A, 404B, 404C can also communicate between each other. Forinstance, network device 404A can communicate to network device 404Bthat the mobile device 408 was at Location A before proceeding toLocation B. Likewise, network device 404B can communicate to networkdevice 404C that the mobile device 408 was at Location B beforeproceeding to Location C.

The network devices 404A, 404B, 404C can also receive data from themobile device 408 with regard to its distance from other mobile devices408 within the ranges 406A, 406B, 406C. Data relating to a mobiledevice's 408 distances from other mobile devices 408 can be used todetermine customer habits based on location information. The datareceived by the network devices 404A, 404B, 404C can be stored at eachrespective network device 404A, 404B, 404C and/or forwarded to thenetwork 402. The network 402 can store the data received from thenetwork devices 404A, 404B, 404C and/or forward the data to thesubscription-based platform. The subscription-based platform can allowfor access and analysis of the aggregated data from the end-user device400.

Referring now to FIG. 5, illustrated is a schematic process flow diagramof a method for communicating mobile device data to a network andperforming an action based on a defined rule. Element 500 can use storeinstruction data received from another network device based onsubscription data defining a set of defined rules. A subscription-basedplatform, including a service or application, can be accessed via anend-user device. The subscription-based platform can allow for adetermination of which rules to apply to the network device of element500. The subscription-based platform can require a fee for opting intothe service to set rules for the network device of element 500. Element502 can store location data received from a mobile device comprisingdistance data, representative of a distance of the mobile device fromthe network device. For example, the end-user device can allow forsetting a rule to define a range of the network device to be twentyfeet. Thus, based on the previous example, a mobile device must bewithin twenty feet of the network device before any communication cantake place. The mobile device can connect to the network via the networkdevice by any wireless means including, but not limited to, theinternet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like. Such communication canthen be stored via element 502.

Element 504 can initiate an action based on the location data beingdetermined to indicate that the mobile device is within a defineddistance of the network device. The action of element 504 can include,but is not limited to, sending a message, which was generated at theend-user device, to the mobile device within the range of the networkdevice. The message sent to the mobile device can include, but is notlimited to, text, video, coupons, etc. The message sent to the mobiledevice can also prompt a mobile device user, namely a customer, toperform some action at the mobile device.

Element 506 can send the location data received from the mobile deviceto the other network device. The data received by the network device atelement 506 can be stored at network device and/or forwarded to thenetwork. The network can store the data received from the network deviceand/or forward the data to the subscription-based platform of element500. The subscription-based platform can allow for access and analysisof the aggregated data from the other network device.

Referring now to FIG. 6, illustrated is a schematic process flow diagramof a system for storing and communicating mobile device data to anetwork and performing an action based on a defined rule. Element 600can receive subscription data comprising a set of defined rules relatedto a set of conditions. A subscription-based platform, including aservice or application, can be accessed via an end-user device. Thesubscription-based platform can allow for a determination of which rulesto apply to a network device. The subscription-based platform canrequire a fee for opting into the service to allow for setting of rulesfor the network device. Element 602 can store the subscription data ofelement 600 comprising the set of defined rules related to the set ofconditions. For example, a rule can be set at the end-user device todefine a range of the network device to be twenty feet. Thus, based onthe previous example, a mobile device must be within twenty feet of thenetwork device before any communication can take place. The mobiledevice can connect to the network via the network device by any wirelessmeans including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G,4G, or the like.

Element 604 can receive location data of a mobile device in response tothe mobile device being determined to be in the range of the networkdevice as determined by element 600. Element 606 can determine that acondition, of the set of conditions, has been satisfied, wherein thecondition is related to other location data of the mobile device. Thelocation data of the mobile device can include, but is not limited to,network device-prompted responses, current mobile device location data,previous mobile device location data, time a mobile device has spent ina specific location, etc.

Element 608 can perform an action in response to a determination thatthe condition of the other location data of element 606 is satisfied.The action of element 608 can include, but is not limited to, sending amessage, which was generated at the end-user device, to the mobiledevice within the range of the network device. The message sent to themobile device can include, but is not limited to, text, video, coupons,etc. The message sent to the mobile device can also prompt a mobiledevice user, namely a customer, to perform some action at the mobiledevice.

Referring now to FIG. 7, illustrated is a schematic process flow diagramof a computer readable storage medium for communicating mobile devicedata to a network and performing an action based on a defined rule inrelation to a mobile device distance from another mobile device. Element700 can receive subscription data comprising a set of defined rulesrelated to a set of conditions. A subscription-based platform, includinga service or application, can be accessed via an end-user device. Thesubscription-based platform can allow an for a determination of whichrules to apply to a network device. The subscription-based platform canrequire a fee for opting into the service to set rules for the networkdevice.

Element 702 can store the subscription data of element 700 comprisingthe set of defined rules related to the set of conditions. For example arule to defining a range of the network device to be twenty feet can beset at the end-user device. Thus, based on the previous example, amobile device must be within twenty feet of the network device beforeany communication can take place. The mobile device can connect to thenetwork via the network device by any wireless means including, but notlimited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like. Element704 can receive a first location data of a first mobile device inresponse to the first mobile device being determined to be in a firstrange of a first network device. Element 706 can receive a secondlocation data of a second mobile device in response to the second mobiledevice being determined to be in a second range of a second networkdevice. Element 708 can determine that a condition, of the set ofconditions, has been satisfied, wherein the condition is related to adistance between the first mobile device and the second mobile device.The network device can receive distance data from each mobile devicewithin range of their respective network devices. Data relative to amobile device's distance from other mobile devices can be used todetermine customer habits based on location information.

Referring now to FIG. 8, illustrated is a schematic process flow diagramof a system for storing and communicating mobile device data to anetwork and performing an action comprising sending a coupon. Element800 can receive subscription data comprising a set of defined rulesrelated to a set of conditions. A subscription-based platform, includinga service or application, can be accessed via an end-user device. Thesubscription-based platform can allow for a determination of which rulesto apply to a network device. The subscription-based platform canrequire a fee for opting into the service to set rules for the networkdevice. Element 802 can store the subscription data of element 800comprising the set of defined rules related to the set of conditions.For example, a rule to define a range of the network device to be twentyfeet can be set at the end-user device. Thus, a mobile device must bewithin twenty feet of the network device before any communication cantake place. The mobile device can connect to the network via the networkdevice by any wireless means including, but not limited to, theinternet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.

Element 804 can receive location data of a mobile device in response tothe mobile device being determined to be in the range of the networkdevice as determined by element 800. Element 806 can determine that acondition, of the set of conditions, has been satisfied, wherein thecondition is related to other location data of the mobile device. Thelocation data of the mobile device can include, but is not limited to,network device-prompted responses, current mobile device location data,previous mobile device location data, time a mobile device has spent ina specific location, etc.

Element 808 can perform an action in response to a determination thatthe condition of the other location data of element 806 is satisfied.The action of element 808 can include, but is not limited to, sending amessage, which was generated at the end-user device, to the mobiledevice within the range of the network device. The message sent to themobile device can include, but is not limited to, text, video, coupons,etc. The message sent to the mobile device can also prompt a mobiledevice user, namely a customer, to perform some action at the mobiledevice.

Referring now to FIG. 9, illustrated is a schematic process flow diagramof a method for subscribing to a subscriber-based platform andgenerating user-defined rules. The process can start at element 900. Atelement 902 an administrator can enable and positions radiation sourcesstrategically in the respective areas for message delivery. Element 904can allow the administrator to subscribe on a web site or otherapplication messaging service via an end-user device. The end-userdevice can be used to store or transmit data to the network. Theend-user device can be any device that can connect to the networkincluding, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a laptop, etc. Theend-user device can connect to the network via any wireless meansincluding, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G,or the like. The subscription-based platform, including a service orapplication, can be accessed via the end-user device. Thesubscription-based platform can allow for a determination of which rulesto apply to the network device. At element 906 the subscriber can enteridentifying information for the radiation sources including, but notlimited to, MAC address, service set identification (SSID),identification number, etc. The subscription-based platform can requirea fee for opting into the service to set rules for the network devices.

The subscriber can enter custom messages for devices entering/exitingeach radiation source at element 908. The message sent to the mobiledevice can include, but is not limited to, text, video, coupons, etc.The message sent to the mobile device can also prompt a mobile deviceuser, namely a customer, to perform some action at the mobile device.The mobile device can connect to a network via the network device by anywireless means including, but not limited to, the internet, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like. At element 910, the subscriber can enterother pertinent information such as schedules for messaging, class ofdevices to message, etc. The process can end at element 912.

Referring now to FIG. 10, illustrated is a schematic process flowdiagram of mobile device entering into a range of a network device andthe network device initiating an action based on a user-defined rule.The process can start at element 1000. A mobile device can load oralready has a client/service running at element 1002. At element 1004the mobile device can enter a general region of a target area location(e.g. location area code (LAC)/routing area code (RAC)) and can triggerdownload of target area location information in the general region. Atelement 1006 the mobile device can enter the target area covered by aradiation source. The mobile device can connect to a network via thenetwork device by any wireless means including, but not limited to, theinternet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, or the like.

At element 1008, an application or service running on the mobile devicecan recognize a radiation point as the target area by a MAC address orother identification. Element 1010 can comprise a decision where thesystem can determine whether the mobile device is eligible to receive amessage. If the system determines that the mobile device is not eligibleto receive the message, then the process can end at element 1018. If thesystem determines that the mobile device is eligible to receive themessage, then the process can move to element 1012 where the applicationcan locate and display the appropriate message on the mobile device. Themessage sent to the mobile device can prompt a mobile device user,namely a customer, to perform some action at the mobile device. Atelement 1014 actions (read message/clicked on message, etc.) of themobile device user can be noted and uploaded to a server. The networkdevice can receive data from the mobile device including, but notlimited to, network device-prompted responses, current mobile devicelocation data, previous mobile device location data, time a mobiledevice has spent in a specific location, etc. At element 1016 the mobiledevice can be counted and categorized (messaged/not messaged/etc.) Theprocess can end at element 1018.

Referring now to FIG. 11, illustrated is a schematic block diagram of anexemplary end-user device such as a mobile device 1100 capable ofconnecting to a network in accordance with some embodiments describedherein. Although a mobile handset 1100 is illustrated herein, it will beunderstood that other devices can be a mobile device, and that themobile handset 1100 is merely illustrated to provide context for theembodiments of the innovation described herein. The following discussionis intended to provide a brief, general description of an example of asuitable environment 1100 in which the various embodiments can beimplemented. While the description includes a general context ofcomputer-executable instructions embodied on a computer readable storagemedium, those skilled in the art will recognize that the innovation alsocan be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as acombination of hardware and software.

Generally, applications (e.g., program modules) can include routines,programs, components, data structures, etc., that perform particulartasks or implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, thoseskilled in the art will appreciate that the methods described herein canbe practiced with other system configurations, includingsingle-processor or multiprocessor systems, minicomputers, mainframecomputers, as well as personal computers, hand-held computing devices,microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, and the like,each of which can be operatively coupled to one or more associateddevices.

A computing device can typically include a variety of computer-readablemedia. Computer readable media can be any available media that can beaccessed by the computer and includes both volatile and non-volatilemedia, removable and non-removable media. By way of example and notlimitation, computer-readable media can comprise computer storage mediaand communication media. Computer storage media can include volatileand/or non-volatile media, removable and/or non-removable mediaimplemented in any method or technology for storage of information, suchas computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules orother data. Computer storage media can include, but is not limited to,RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD ROM,digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magneticcassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magneticstorage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store thedesired information and which can be accessed by the computer.

Communication media typically embodies computer-readable instructions,data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated datasignal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includesany information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” means asignal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed insuch a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example,and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as awired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such asacoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of the anyof the above should also be included within the scope ofcomputer-readable media.

The handset 1100 includes a processor 1102 for controlling andprocessing all onboard operations and functions. A memory 1104interfaces to the processor 1102 for storage of data and one or moreapplications 1106 (e.g., a video player software, user feedbackcomponent software, etc.). Other applications can include voicerecognition of predetermined voice commands that facilitate initiationof the user feedback signals. The applications 1106 can be stored in thememory 1104 and/or in a firmware 1108, and executed by the processor1102 from either or both the memory 1104 or/and the firmware 1108. Thefirmware 1108 can also store startup code for execution in initializingthe handset 1100. A communications component 1110 interfaces to theprocessor 1102 to facilitate wired/wireless communication with externalsystems, e.g., cellular networks, VoIP networks, and so on. Here, thecommunications component 1110 can also include a suitable cellulartransceiver 1111 (e.g., a GSM transceiver) and/or an unlicensedtransceiver 1113 (e.g., WiFi, WiMax) for corresponding signalcommunications. The handset 1100 can be a device such as a cellulartelephone, a PDA with mobile communications capabilities, andmessaging-centric devices. The communications component 1110 alsofacilitates communications reception from terrestrial radio networks(e.g., broadcast), digital satellite radio networks, and Internet-basedradio services networks.

The handset 1100 includes a display 1112 for displaying text, images,video, telephony functions (e.g., a Caller ID function), setupfunctions, and for user input. For example, the display 1112 can also bereferred to as a “screen” that can accommodate the presentation ofmultimedia content (e.g., music metadata, messages, wallpaper, graphics,etc.). The display 1112 can also display videos and can facilitate thegeneration, editing and sharing of video quotes. A serial I/O interface1114 is provided in communication with the processor 1102 to facilitatewired and/or wireless serial communications (e.g., USB, and/or IEEE1394) through a hardwire connection, and other serial input devices(e.g., a keyboard, keypad, and mouse). This supports updating andtroubleshooting the handset 1100, for example. Audio capabilities areprovided with an audio I/O component 1116, which can include a speakerfor the output of audio signals related to, for example, indication thatthe user pressed the proper key or key combination to initiate the userfeedback signal. The audio I/O component 1116 also facilitates the inputof audio signals through a microphone to record data and/or telephonyvoice data, and for inputting voice signals for telephone conversations.

The handset 1100 can include a slot interface 1118 for accommodating aSIC (Subscriber Identity Component) in the form factor of a cardSubscriber Identity Module (SIM) or universal SIM 1120, and interfacingthe SIM card 1120 with the processor 1102. However, it is to beappreciated that the SIM card 1120 can be manufactured into the handset1100, and updated by downloading data and software.

The handset 1100 can process IP data traffic through the communicationcomponent 1110 to accommodate IP traffic from an IP network such as, forexample, the Internet, a corporate intranet, a home network, a personarea network, etc., through an ISP or broadband cable provider. Thus,VoIP traffic can be utilized by the handset 800 and IP-based multimediacontent can be received in either an encoded or decoded format.

A video processing component 1122 (e.g., a camera) can be provided fordecoding encoded multimedia content. The video processing component 1122can aid in facilitating the generation, editing and sharing of videoquotes. The handset 1100 also includes a power source 1124 in the formof batteries and/or an AC power subsystem, which power source 1124 caninterface to an external power system or charging equipment (not shown)by a power I/O component 1126.

The handset 1100 can also include a video component 1130 for processingvideo content received and, for recording and transmitting videocontent. For example, the video component 1130 can facilitate thegeneration, editing and sharing of video quotes. A location trackingcomponent 1132 facilitates geographically locating the handset 1100. Asdescribed hereinabove, this can occur when the user initiates thefeedback signal automatically or manually. A user input component 1134facilitates the user initiating the quality feedback signal. The userinput component 1134 can also facilitate the generation, editing andsharing of video quotes. The user input component 1134 can include suchconventional input device technologies such as a keypad, keyboard,mouse, stylus pen, and/or touch screen, for example.

Referring again to the applications 1106, a hysteresis component 1136facilitates the analysis and processing of hysteresis data, which isutilized to determine when to associate with the access point. Asoftware trigger component 1138 can be provided that facilitatestriggering of the hysteresis component 1138 when the Wi-Fi transceiver1113 detects the beacon of the access point. A SIP client 1140 enablesthe handset 1100 to support SIP protocols and register the subscriberwith the SIP registrar server. The applications 1106 can also include aclient 1142 that provides at least the capability of discovery, play andstore of multimedia content, for example, music.

The handset 1100, as indicated above related to the communicationscomponent 810, includes an indoor network radio transceiver 1113 (e.g.,Wi-Fi transceiver). This function supports the indoor radio link, suchas IEEE 802.11, for the dual-mode GSM handset 1100. The handset 1100 canaccommodate at least satellite radio services through a handset that cancombine wireless voice and digital radio chipsets into a single handhelddevice.

Referring now to FIG. 12, there is illustrated a block diagram of acomputer 1200 operable to execute a system architecture that facilitatesestablishing a transaction between an entity and a third party. Thecomputer 1200 can provide networking and communication capabilitiesbetween a wired or wireless communication network and a server and/orcommunication device. In order to provide additional context for variousaspects thereof, FIG. 12 and the following discussion are intended toprovide a brief, general description of a suitable computing environmentin which the various aspects of the innovation can be implemented tofacilitate the establishment of a transaction between an entity and athird party. While the description above is in the general context ofcomputer-executable instructions that can run on one or more computers,those skilled in the art will recognize that the innovation also can beimplemented in combination with other program modules and/or as acombination of hardware and software.

Generally, program modules include routines, programs, components, datastructures, etc., that perform particular tasks or implement particularabstract data types. Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciatethat the inventive methods can be practiced with other computer systemconfigurations, including single-processor or multiprocessor computersystems, minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personalcomputers, hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based orprogrammable consumer electronics, and the like, each of which can beoperatively coupled to one or more associated devices.

The illustrated aspects of the innovation can also be practiced indistributed computing environments where certain tasks are performed byremote processing devices that are linked through a communicationsnetwork. In a distributed computing environment, program modules can belocated in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Computing devices typically include a variety of media, which caninclude computer-readable storage media or communications media, whichtwo terms are used herein differently from one another as follows.

Computer-readable storage media can be any available storage media thatcan be accessed by the computer and includes both volatile andnonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example,and not limitation, computer-readable storage media can be implementedin connection with any method or technology for storage of informationsuch as computer-readable instructions, program modules, structureddata, or unstructured data. Computer-readable storage media can include,but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memorytechnology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical diskstorage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage orother magnetic storage devices, or other tangible and/or non-transitorymedia which can be used to store desired information. Computer-readablestorage media can be accessed by one or more local or remote computingdevices, e.g., via access requests, queries or other data retrievalprotocols, for a variety of operations with respect to the informationstored by the medium.

Communications media can embody computer-readable instructions, datastructures, program modules or other structured or unstructured data ina data signal such as a modulated data signal, e.g., a carrier wave orother transport mechanism, and includes any information delivery ortransport media. The term “modulated data signal” or signals refers to asignal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed insuch a manner as to encode information in one or more signals. By way ofexample, and not limitation, communication media include wired media,such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless mediasuch as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media.

With reference to FIG. 12, implementing various aspects described hereinwith regards to the end-user device can include a computer 1200, thecomputer 1200 including a processing unit 1204, a system memory 1206 anda system bus 1208. The system bus 1208 couples system componentsincluding, but not limited to, the system memory 1206 to the processingunit 1204. The processing unit 1204 can be any of various commerciallyavailable processors. Dual microprocessors and other multi processorarchitectures can also be employed as the processing unit 1204.

The system bus 1208 can be any of several types of bus structure thatcan further interconnect to a memory bus (with or without a memorycontroller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety ofcommercially available bus architectures. The system memory 1206includes read-only memory (ROM) 1210 and random access memory (RAM)1212. A basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in a non-volatilememory 1210 such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, which BIOS contains the basicroutines that help to transfer information between elements within thecomputer 1200, such as during start-up. The RAM 1212 can also include ahigh-speed RAM such as static RAM for caching data.

The computer 1200 further includes an internal hard disk drive (HDD)1214 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), which internal hard disk drive 1214 can also beconfigured for external use in a suitable chassis (not shown), amagnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1216, (e.g., to read from or write to aremovable diskette 1218) and an optical disk drive 1220, (e.g., readinga CD-ROM disk 1222 or, to read from or write to other high capacityoptical media such as the DVD). The hard disk drive 1214, magnetic diskdrive 1216 and optical disk drive 1211 can be connected to the systembus 1208 by a hard disk drive interface 1224, a magnetic disk driveinterface 1226 and an optical drive interface 1228, respectively. Theinterface 1224 for external drive implementations includes at least oneor both of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1294 interfacetechnologies. Other external drive connection technologies are withincontemplation of the subject innovation.

The drives and their associated computer-readable media providenonvolatile storage of data, data structures, computer-executableinstructions, and so forth. For the computer 1200 the drives and mediaaccommodate the storage of any data in a suitable digital format.Although the description of computer-readable media above refers to aHDD, a removable magnetic diskette, and a removable optical media suchas a CD or DVD, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the artthat other types of media which are readable by a computer 1200, such aszip drives, magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards, cartridges, and thelike, can also be used in the exemplary operating environment, andfurther, that any such media can contain computer-executableinstructions for performing the methods of the disclosed innovation.

A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and RAM 1212,including an operating system 1230, one or more application programs1232, other program modules 1234 and program data 1236. All or portionsof the operating system, applications, modules, and/or data can also becached in the RAM 1212. It is to be appreciated that the innovation canbe implemented with various commercially available operating systems orcombinations of operating systems.

A user can enter commands and information into the computer 1200 throughone or more wired/wireless input devices, e.g., a keyboard 1238 and apointing device, such as a mouse 1240. Other input devices (not shown)may include a microphone, an IR remote control, a joystick, a game pad,a stylus pen, touch screen, or the like. These and other input devicesare often connected to the processing unit 1204 through an input deviceinterface 1242 that is coupled to the system bus 1208, but can beconnected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 2394serial port, a game port, a USB port, an IR interface, etc.

A monitor 1244 or other type of display device is also connected to thesystem bus 1208 through an interface, such as a video adapter 1246. Inaddition to the monitor 1244, a computer 1200 typically includes otherperipheral output devices (not shown), such as speakers, printers, etc.

The computer 1200 can operate in a networked environment using logicalconnections by wired and/or wireless communications to one or moreremote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1248. The remotecomputer(s) 1248 can be a workstation, a server computer, a router, apersonal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainmentdevice, a peer device or other common network node, and typicallyincludes many or all of the elements described relative to the computer,although, for purposes of brevity, only a memory/storage device 1250 isillustrated. The logical connections depicted include wired/wirelessconnectivity to a local area network (LAN) 1252 and/or larger networks,e.g., a wide area network (WAN) 1254. Such LAN and WAN networkingenvironments are commonplace in offices and companies, and facilitateenterprise-wide computer networks, such as intranets, all of which mayconnect to a global communications network, e.g., the Internet.

When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1200 isconnected to the local network 1252 through a wired and/or wirelesscommunication network interface or adapter 1256. The adapter 1256 mayfacilitate wired or wireless communication to the LAN 1252, which mayalso include a wireless access point disposed thereon for communicatingwith the wireless adapter 1256.

When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 1200 can includea modem 1258, or is connected to a communications server on the WAN1254, or has other means for establishing communications over the WAN1254, such as by way of the Internet. The modem 1258, which can beinternal or external and a wired or wireless device, is connected to thesystem bus 1208 through the serial port interface 1242. In a networkedenvironment, program modules depicted relative to the computer, orportions thereof, can be stored in the remote memory/storage device1250. It will be appreciated that the network connections shown areexemplary and other means of establishing a communications link betweenthe computers can be used.

The computer is operable to communicate with any wireless devices orentities operatively disposed in wireless communication, e.g., aprinter, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portable dataassistant, communications satellite, any piece of equipment or locationassociated with a wirelessly detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk, news stand,restroom), and telephone. This includes at least WiFi and Bluetooth™wireless technologies. Thus, the communication can be a predefinedstructure as with a conventional network or simply an ad hoccommunication between at least two devices.

Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, allows connection to the Internet from acouch at home, a bed in a hotel room, or a conference room at work,without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology similar to that used in acell phone that enables such devices, e.g., computers, to send andreceive data indoors and out; anywhere within the range of a basestation. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies called IEEE 802.11 (a, b,g, etc.) to provide secure, reliable, fast wireless connectivity. AWi-Fi network can be used to connect computers to each other, to theInternet, and to wired networks (which use IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet).Wi-Fi networks operate in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, atan 11 Mbps (802.11a) or 54 Mbps (802.11b) data rate, for example, orwith products that contain both bands (dual band), so the networks canprovide real-world performance similar to the basic 10BaseT wiredEthernet networks used in many offices.

The above description of illustrated embodiments of the subjectdisclosure, including what is described in the Abstract, is not intendedto be exhaustive or to limit the disclosed embodiments to the preciseforms disclosed. While specific embodiments and examples are describedherein for illustrative purposes, various modifications are possiblethat are considered within the scope of such embodiments and examples,as those skilled in the relevant art can recognize.

In this regard, while the subject matter has been described herein inconnection with various embodiments and corresponding FIGs, whereapplicable, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments can beused or modifications and additions can be made to the describedembodiments for performing the same, similar, alternative, or substitutefunction of the disclosed subject matter without deviating therefrom.Therefore, the disclosed subject matter should not be limited to anysingle embodiment described herein, but rather should be construed inbreadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims below.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method, comprising: receiving, by a firstnetwork device comprising a processor, a first indication that a mobiledevice is within a defined range of the first network device; inresponse to the first indication and based on a condition associatedwith subscription data being determined to have been satisfied, sending,by the first network device, display data representative of a display tothe mobile device; in response to an action determined to beattributable to a user identity associated with the mobile device,receiving, by the first network device, an update associated with thedisplay data from the mobile device, wherein the update comprises asecond indication attributable to the user identity that a message hasbeen received; and based on the second indication, categorizing, by thefirst network device, the mobile device into a category associated withthe mobile device being determined to have received the update.
 2. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the defined range is defined by a distancefrom the first network device.
 3. The method of claim 2, wherein thecondition is associated with an eligibility criterion based on thesubscription data.
 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the display data isbased on a third indication that the mobile device is not within thedefined range.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the display datacomprises video data representing a video to be displayed.
 6. The methodof claim 1, wherein the display data comprises coupon code datarepresenting a coupon code associated with a coupon.
 7. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the display data prompts for input from the useridentity associated with the mobile device to perform the action.
 8. Asystem, comprising: a processor; and a memory that stores executableinstructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitateperformance of operations, comprising: receiving a first indication thata mobile device is within a defined range of a network device; based ona determination that an eligibility criterion, associated with themobile device and a subscription of the mobile device, has beensatisfied, sending display data representative of a display to themobile device; in response to user input received by the mobile device,receiving an update associated with the display data from the mobiledevice, wherein the update comprises a second indication that the mobiledevice has been determined to have received a message; and based on thesecond indication, grouping the mobile device into a group of mobiledevices that have been determined to have received the message.
 9. Thesystem of claim 8, wherein the defined range comprises a diameter inrelation to the network device.
 10. The system of claim 9, wherein thedisplay data is based on a third indication that the mobile device isentering the diameter.
 11. The system of claim 9, wherein the displaydata is based on a third indication that the mobile device is exitingthe diameter.
 12. The system of claim 8, wherein the mobile device is afirst mobile device, and wherein the operations further comprise:receiving distance data associated with a distance between the firstmobile device and a second mobile device.
 13. The system of claim 12,wherein the second mobile device is within the defined range of thenetwork device.
 14. The system of claim 8, wherein the operationsfurther comprise: sending fee data representative of a fee associatedwith the subscription of the network device.
 15. A non-transitorymachine-readable medium, comprising executable instructions that, whenexecuted by a processor, facilitate performance of operations,comprising: based on subscription data associated with a defined rulerelated to a condition of a network device, sending instruction datarelated to the defined rule to the network device; receiving a firstindication that a mobile device is within a defined range of the networkdevice; based on a determination that the condition has been satisfiedby the mobile device, sending display data representative of a userprompt to the mobile device; in response to the sending the displaydata, receiving indication data representative of a second indicationthat the user prompt has been to have been presented at the mobiledevice; and based on the receiving the indication data, categorizing themobile device into a category of mobile devices that have beendetermined to have received the user prompt.
 16. The non-transitorymachine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the operations furthercomprise: in response to an action, related to the user prompt,attributable to a user identity associated with the mobile device,receiving action data representative of the action.
 17. Thenon-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 16, wherein the actiondata comprises a third indication that a message has been read.
 18. Thenon-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 17, wherein theoperations further comprise: in response to the receiving the actiondata, updating category data representative of the category of themobile devices.
 19. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim18, wherein the updating comprises adding the mobile device to thecategory of mobile devices.
 20. The non-transitory machine-readablemedium of claim 18, wherein the updating comprises generating count dataassociated with a count of the mobile devices.